The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has listed food safety as a 2018 farm bill priority. Specifically, NASDA prioritized the need farmers and ranchers may have for low-cost…
Farm Groups Endorse Agriculture Secretary Nominee Perdue
…said he was “honored that so many organizations came together to support” his nomination. Perdue has also received the endorsement of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. From the National Association…
GMO Labeling Bill Facing Uphill Battle
…regulations, USDA may need to find two other regulations to eliminate before it finalizes the rule in 2018. The American Soybean Association says it is unclear how exactly the executive…
Trump: Change NAFTA to NAFFTA
…is a major foreign market for agricultural commodities. Meanwhile, the U.S. is a key importer of Mexican fruit, vegetables and livestock. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
Insider Shares Political Realities at Record-Breaking Cattle Industry Convention
…under 8,300. Renowned ag broadcast journalist Max Armstrong emceed the event, and introduced National Cattlemen’s Beef Association incoming president Craig Uden of Nebraska. Uden briefly visited with Armstrong about his…
ARS Genetics Researcher Named Fairchild Medal Recipient
…an eclectic career that combines botany, horticulture and genetic research. A native of New York, Meerow graduated from The Bronx High School of Science. He moved to California at age…
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
…that story about the Nutrition Care Manual, which comes from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, during a presentation to the California Tomato Growers Association annual conference in Modesto—and noted…
Pork Industry Says No Bacon Shortage
…the industry is building at least four new processing plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Michigan in the next few years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Trade Policies Good for New Zealand?
…U.S. economy with spending on infrastructure and development, which will increase growth and demand for products from partners like New Zealand.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cargill Chief: NAFTA in “Good Place”
…many business interests in their country, Mexican officials told Reuters they expect negotiations on redoing NAFTA to begin sometime in May. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
State Ag Directors Want NAFTA Fixes
…like to see fixed. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a big booster of increasing trade opportunities and favors deals like NAFTA….
The California Kitchen: Spinach Pasta
…T Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Spinach Puree To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…or recover from biological and physical stressors. Grants being announced today, by state, include: University of California-Davis, California, $250,000 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, $248,000 Iowa State University, Iowa,…